rationalist approach
[ræʃənəlɪst əˈproʊtʃ]
noun phrasepl: rationalist approaches
abordagem racionalista
1. A method or strategy that emphasizes reason, logic, and intellectual analysis as the primary means of understanding or solving problems, often prioritizing empirical evidence and systematic thinking over intuition or emotion
The scientist adopted a rationalist approach to the experiment, relying on hypothesis testing and data analysis.
O cientista adotou uma abordagem racionalista do experimento, confiando em testes de hipóteses e análise de dados.
2. In philosophy, an epistemological position that knowledge is derived primarily from reason and intellect rather than sensory experience
Descartes' rationalist approach emphasized the power of pure reason to understand reality.
A abordagem racionalista de Descartes enfatizava o poder da razão pura para compreender a realidade.
3. A pragmatic method that applies logical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making to practical problems in business, education, or policy
The company took a rationalist approach to cost reduction by analyzing data systematically.
A empresa adotou uma abordagem racionalista para redução de custos analisando dados sistematicamente.
The rationalist approach is highly valued in both American and Brazilian academic and professional spheres, particularly in STEM fields, management, and policy-making. In Brazil, this approach has gained prominence in recent decades as businesses and government agencies increasingly adopt data-driven decision-making models. The term reflects a contemporary emphasis on objective analysis over subjective judgment across Western cultures.
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